VOICED: Thai PM rejects demonstrators' election ultimatum

The red shirts, a group of protesters in Thailand, are increasing pressure on the government with a large rally in Bangkok. They demand immediate elections, supporting former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup. Despite their peaceful approach, the government, led by Prime Minister Abhisit, refuses to dissolve parliament. The protesters remain determined, vowing to continue until their demands are met. Although most protesters are peaceful, some violence occurs, highlighting the tension and urgency of their cause.

What is the primary demand of the Red Shirts in their protest against the Thai government?

• To increase military spending

• Immediate elections

• To reduce taxes

• To change the national anthem

Who do the Red Shirts support in their protest?

• Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra

• The United Nations

• Current Prime Minister Abhisit

• The King of Thailand

How did Prime Minister Abhisit respond to the protesters' demands?

• He agreed to dissolve parliament

• He fled the army base in a helicopter

• He joined the protest

• He called for international intervention

What was the outcome of the protest in terms of violence?

• Grenades injured two soldiers

• No incidents occurred

• The protesters took over the army base

• The protest was entirely peaceful

What was the intended scale of the protest, and how did it compare to actual attendance?

• It was expected to be small, but millions attended

• It was a local protest with no national significance

• It was a secret protest with no expected attendance

• It was called the 'Million Man March,' but attendance was lower